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Microsoft Tries a "Switch" Campaign
Twirlip of the Mists writes "There's a new page on Microsoft's web site that tells the first-person story of an unnamed 'freelance writer' who made the switch from the Mac to Windows XP. The author of the page -- who never identifies herself, and who could very easily be fictional or a composite sketch -- says 'Windows XP gives me more choices and flexibility.' How, you ask? Why, through Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, and modern operating-system features like separate accounts for each user and easy access to the Internet, of course. Maybe somebody should email Microsoft and let them know that the Mac has had all of these things for years now ... nah. It'd just embarrass them. Anyway, it's an entertaining read that's good for a laugh." Update: 10/14 21:12 GMT by P : Apparently, Microsoft has taken the page down, but Google has it.
It's not the blatant market-speak that gets me. It's that they tout non-existent points for stupid reasons, when there ARE legitimate positives to using XP over OS X. (There are the reverse too)
So close and yet so far from the world's perfect ID number
*severe beating* :-)
Maybe this is a bit off topic but I can't believe anyone would copy that campaign. Those are the most dishonest adds I've seen in a long time. Apple let's people tell their story even when they are blatantly wrong with regards to Microsoft OS capabilities or with the "ease of use" of Macs. I'm not a fan of Microsoft but Apple has guaranteed I'll use only Redmond based products if I ever stop using free software. And that's even when I believe they have a better product.
Let them fight it out for all I care they're a both a bunch of lying bastards anyway.